Easy to use and store. Fibrous casings are not edible and must be peeled away before eating. Pre-stuck. #2 1/2 fibrous casing will hold up to 2.5 lbs. of sausage meat. Soak fibrous casings in warm water 15 minutes before using. Stuffed diameter appx. 2.8" --- 10 pack will stuff about 25 pounds of sausage.